Let's Dance
LIVING ROOM - Ramones Lyrics


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Hey, baby, won't you take a chance?
Say that you'll let me have this dance

Well, let's dance, let's dance
We'll do the Twist, the Stomp
The Mashed Potatoes too
Any old dance that you wanna do
Well, let's dance, well, let's dance

Hey, baby, yeah, you thrill me so
Hold me tight, don't let me go

Well let's dance, let's dance
We'll do the Twist, the Stomp
The Mashed Potatoes too
Any old dance that you want to do
Well, let's dance, well, let's dance
Okay, wait a minute

Hey, baby, if you're all alone
Maybe you'll let me walk you home

Well, let's dance, let's dance
We'll do the Twist, the Stomp
The Mashed Potatoes too
Any old dance that you wanna do
Well, let's dance, well, let's dance

Hey, baby, things are swingin' right
Yes, I know that tonight's the night

Well, let's dance, well, let's dance
We'll do the Twist, the Stomp
The Mashed Potatoes too
Any old dance that you wanna do




Well, let's dance, well, let's dance
Well, let's dance, well, let's dance

Overall Meaning

The Ramones's song "Let's Dance" initially sounds like a typical rock and roll love song, where the singer is asking his partner for a dance. However, on closer inspection, the song can be interpreted as a representation of cultural shifts and changes happening in America during the 1950s and 1960s. The song's title, "Let's Dance," invites us to move to the beat right away. The singer says, "Well, let's dance, we'll do the Twist, the Stomp, Mashed Potatoes too, any old dance that you wanna do." These were the popular dances of the era of social dancing and "instructional records" that taught the steps to the latest hit songs. So, the song, in a way, sets a mood for the performance where dancing, goofing around, and having fun is encouraged.


Furthermore, the lyrics refer to the changes in American culture as people embraced new music and new dances. The Ramones are inviting us to have a good time and enjoy the music, much like the younger generation of Americans in the 1950s and 1960s did. It's also worth noting that the song's lyrics speak to the societal norms of the time in the expectation that women would wait to be asked to dance. The singer asks, "Hey, baby, won't you take a chance? Say that you'll let me have this dance" and later, "Hey, baby, if you're all alone, maybe you'll let me walk you home."


Overall, "Let's Dance" suggests that music has the power to bring people together and break down cultural barriers. It is a song that celebrates the joy of living and highlights the freedom of self-expression and the idea of living in the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, baby, won't you take a chance?
The singer is requesting that the listener takes a risk and agrees to dance with him.


Say that you'll let me have this dance
The singer is asking the listener for consent to dance with him.


Well, let's dance, let's dance
The singer is enthusiastic about dancing and is urging the listener to join in.


We'll do the Twist, the Stomp
The singer is suggesting they do popular dance moves such as the Twist and the Stomp.


The Mashed Potatoes too
The singer is proposing they do another popular dance move, the Mashed Potatoes.


Any old dance that you wanna do
The singer is open to the listener's suggestions for which dance to do.


Well, let's dance, well, let's dance
The singer is excited to dance and is urging the listener to join in once again.


Hey, baby, yeah, you thrill me so
The singer is expressing that the listener excites him and makes him feel good.


Hold me tight, don't let me go
The singer is asking the listener to dance closely and not let go of him.


Okay, wait a minute
The singer is pausing for a moment before continuing with the song.


Hey, baby, if you're all alone
The singer is inquiring if the listener is by themselves.


Maybe you'll let me walk you home
The singer is suggesting that after they dance, he could accompany the listener on their way home.


Hey, baby, things are swingin' right
The singer is indicating that the mood is just right for dancing and having fun.


Yes, I know that tonight's the night
The singer is sure that tonight is the perfect time for dancing and enjoying oneself.


Well, let's dance, well, let's dance
The singer is enthusiastic about dancing and is urging the listener to join in one last time.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jim Lee

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His Assholiness

this is pretty god damn great ... way better than a lot of the early live recordings , thank you

otro_tema

wow... como me hubiera gustado nacer en esos tiempos y bailar como estos cracks... odio el reggeaton!

Luis Ceja

X2

Barista Bear

Thanks for posting this great audio!

John Sanchez

We need a remaster of this!!!

Alan de Castro

Muito loco ramones

Rslder Peixoto

Terapias com a Solange 2010... (Se vc pode dançar ainda, vamos dançar!... (muito bom, saudades)

BOTHROPS LULARAPIUS

Video Bill Halley and audio Ramones : The perfection!!!!!!🖖🤪 Ahh eu tô maluco!!!!

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clostridium

Like si tus padres bailaban estos estilos tan alocados !!!!

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